The Mind Body Switch Technique is the signature ability of the [[Yamanaka clan]]. Originally, this ninjutsu was suited for intelligence-gathering missions rather than battle.<ref name="DB1"/> With it, a ninja sends his mind into a target's body supplanting the target's mind with their own. The user transfers their consciousness to the target, giving them complete control of the body for a short period of time. While in control of the body, the user is able to communicate with the target.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 533, page 7</ref> As the user propelsalloftheir mental energy, theshootingrangeandnumberofhitsare considerablylimited.<ref name="DB1"/> It is also possible for the user to switch bodies with the target. This has great strategic value when used on a team-mate as neither body is left incapacitated and they may also make use of the user's abilities as well as their own while doing this.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 523, page 8</ref> To remain inconspicuous when spying, the user can perform this technique on an animal, such as a hawk, which they can use to do aerial reconnaissance.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 332, page 7</ref>

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The '''Mind Body Switch Technique''' is the signature ability of the [[Yamanaka clan]]. Originally, this ninjutsu was suited for intelligence-gathering missions rather than battle.<ref name="DB1"/> With it, a ninja sends his mind as spiritual energy into a target's body supplanting the target's mind with their own. The user transfers their consciousness to the target, giving them complete control of the body for a short period of time. While in control of the body, the user is able to communicate with the target.<ref>Chapter 533, page 7</ref> Since the user isinanotherbody, theyarealsoabletousethatbody'schakra.<ref name="DB1"/> It is also possible for the user to switch bodies with the target. This has great strategic value when used on a team-mate as neither body is left incapacitated and they may also make use of the user's abilities as well as their own while doing this.<ref>Chapter 523, page 8</ref> To remain inconspicuous when spying, the user can perform this technique on an animal, such as a hawk, which they can use to do aerial reconnaissance. It is generally used on immobilised targets.<ref>Chapter 332, page 7</ref>

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Normally, their original body is left defenceless while this technique is active, leaving it susceptible to attack until they return. The mind transfer moves in a straight direction and takes some time to return to the user's body if it misses. Because of these reasons, it should only be used on immobilised targets. Similarly, if the opponent's will is strong enough, they can force the user from their body, as [[Sakura Haruno]] did to [[Ino Yamanaka]] during the Chūnin Exams.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 73, page 8</ref> Lastly, should any physical injury befall the victim's body while the mind-link is active, it would cause the user's body to also receive those same injuries. This can be rectified if user cancels the technique before the victim's body receives the damage.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 471, page 7</ref>

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Conversely however, the user's original body is left defenceless while this technique is active, leaving it susceptible to attack until they return. The mind transfer moves slowly in a straight direction and takes some time to return to the user's body if it misses. Similarly, if the opponent's will is strong enough, they can force the user from their body, as Sakura Haruno did to Ino Yamanaka during the Chūnin Exams. Also, if the user's chakra level is low, the technique will be harder to maintain. Furthermore, should any physical injury befall the victim's body while the mind-link is active, it would cause the user's body to also receive those same injuries. This can be rectified if user cancels the technique before the victim's body receives the damage.

== Trivia ==

== Trivia ==

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* In ''[[Naruto Shippūden 3: Inheritors of the Will of Fire]]'', Ino uses a different hand seal to perform this technique.

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* In ''[[Naruto Shippūden the Movie: The Will of Fire]]'', Ino uses a different hand seal to perform this technique.

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* In ''[[Rock Lee noSeishun Full-Power Ninden]]'', Ino uses a variation of the technique called {{Translation|'''Mind Reverse Body Technique'''|心逆身の術|Shingyakushin no Jutsu}}, which switches the minds of two separate targets, instead of her own.

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* In ''[[Rock Lee'sSpringtimeof Youth FullPower Ninja Chronicles]]'', Ino uses a variation of the technique called {{Translation|'''Mind Reverse Body Technique'''|心逆身の術|Shingyakushin no Jutsu}}, which switches the minds of two separate targets, instead of her own.

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* In the anime, [[InoYamanaka]]was not able to use this technique on [[Sora]] when he was in his [[Version 1|one-tailed form]].<ref>''Naruto:Shippūden'' episode 69</ref> However, in the manga, during the [[Fourth Shinobi World War]] shewasabletouse it on [[Kinkaku]] who was in his [[Version 2|six-tailed, Version 2]] form.<ref>''Naruto''chapter 529, page 16</ref> Both characters are classified as [[pseudo-jinchūriki]].

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* In the ''[[ClashofNinja]]'' series, [[Kakashi]] canperformthistechniqueby copying it with his [[Sharingan]].

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* In the anime, [[Ino Yamanaka]] was not able to use this technique on [[Sora]] when he was in his [[Version 1|one-tailed form]].<ref>''Naruto: Shippūden'' episode 69</ref> However, in the manga, during the [[Fourth Shinobi World War]] she was able to use it on [[Kinkaku]] who was in his [[Version 2|six-tailed, Version 2]] form.<ref>Chapter 529, page 16</ref> Both characters are classified as [[pseudo-jinchūriki]]. It is possibly because unlike Sora, Kinkaku was in complete control of his actions.

The Mind Body Switch Technique is the signature ability of the Yamanaka clan. Originally, this ninjutsu was suited for intelligence-gathering missions rather than battle.[1] With it, a ninja sends his mind as spiritual energy into a target's body supplanting the target's mind with their own. The user transfers their consciousness to the target, giving them complete control of the body for a short period of time. While in control of the body, the user is able to communicate with the target.[2] Since the user is in another body, they are also able to use that body's chakra.[1] It is also possible for the user to switch bodies with the target. This has great strategic value when used on a team-mate as neither body is left incapacitated and they may also make use of the user's abilities as well as their own while doing this.[3] To remain inconspicuous when spying, the user can perform this technique on an animal, such as a hawk, which they can use to do aerial reconnaissance. It is generally used on immobilised targets.[4]

Conversely however, the user's original body is left defenceless while this technique is active, leaving it susceptible to attack until they return. The mind transfer moves slowly in a straight direction and takes some time to return to the user's body if it misses. Similarly, if the opponent's will is strong enough, they can force the user from their body, as Sakura Haruno did to Ino Yamanaka during the Chūnin Exams. Also, if the user's chakra level is low, the technique will be harder to maintain. Furthermore, should any physical injury befall the victim's body while the mind-link is active, it would cause the user's body to also receive those same injuries. This can be rectified if user cancels the technique before the victim's body receives the damage.